By Katrina Wheeler
Calligraphy designs refer to creating a detailed plan and executing lettering by use of a broad tip instrument or a brush in a single stroke; unlike in build-up lettering that involves drawing of letters. The work should be legible and pleasing to the eye. Calligraphic lettering, which refers to topographic art formed by drawing letter forms in an outline, may be used in calligraphic styles that require lettering.
Modern designs range from inscriptions to fine-art art pieces where letters may be legible or not. Classical calligraphic arts often differ from non-classical hand lettering and topography, though an experienced and skilled calligrapher may practice both. This practice gives forms to signs in a harmonious, expensive, and skillful manner.
Modern designs range from inscriptions to fine-art art pieces where letters may be legible or not. Classical calligraphic arts often differ from non-classical hand lettering and topography, though an experienced and skilled calligrapher may practice both. This practice gives forms to signs in a harmonious, expensive, and skillful manner.
Calligraphic products flourishes in wedding and event invitations, original-hand lettered logos, fonts and topography, religious art, memorial documents, announcements, graphic design and original calligraphic arts, and cut stone inscriptions. It is also used for moving images and props for film and television, birth and death certificates, testimonials, maps, and any other work that may require colorful writing. Some of the finest applications of this work are letters patents and charters issued by officers of state and monarchs in various countries.
A round-nibbed pen or a flat-balled pen, and a brush are the principal tool required by any calligrapher. The pens used vary depending on the decorative to be done. Some require steel brushes while others require pens that have more than one nib. Ballpoint and felt-tip pens can also be used despite their works not employing angled lines. Less viscous ink that is mainly watery is used for printing.
Good quality paper, with good consistency of porosity produces cleaner lines, although vellum or parchment is usually used. A light box is required to permit lines pass through the paper while a knife is used to erase the work. Templates and light boxes are used to yield straight lines without detractions on the work that arises from pencil markings. College ruled paper usually act as an excellent guide line.
Western calligraphic designs use Latin scripts. Since the discovery of the Latin alphabet in the second century, it has made tremendous developments including Roman imperial capitals that were made of stone carvings. A new uncial script was later discovered that was used for copying several religious texts, including the Holy Bible.
Spacing and margins, and color are very important considerations that every calligrapher needs to consider before producing the final pro
A round-nibbed pen or a flat-balled pen, and a brush are the principal tool required by any calligrapher. The pens used vary depending on the decorative to be done. Some require steel brushes while others require pens that have more than one nib. Ballpoint and felt-tip pens can also be used despite their works not employing angled lines. Less viscous ink that is mainly watery is used for printing.
Good quality paper, with good consistency of porosity produces cleaner lines, although vellum or parchment is usually used. A light box is required to permit lines pass through the paper while a knife is used to erase the work. Templates and light boxes are used to yield straight lines without detractions on the work that arises from pencil markings. College ruled paper usually act as an excellent guide line.
Western calligraphic designs use Latin scripts. Since the discovery of the Latin alphabet in the second century, it has made tremendous developments including Roman imperial capitals that were made of stone carvings. A new uncial script was later discovered that was used for copying several religious texts, including the Holy Bible.
Spacing and margins, and color are very important considerations that every calligrapher needs to consider before producing the final pro
Good quality paper, with good consistency of porosity produces cleaner lines, although vellum or parchment is usually used. A light box is required to permit lines pass through the paper while a knife is used to erase the work. Templates and light boxes are used to yield straight lines without detractions on the work that arises from pencil markings. College ruled paper usually act as an excellent guide line.
Western calligraphic designs use Latin scripts. Since the discovery of the Latin alphabet in the second century, it has made tremendous developments including Roman imperial capitals that were made of stone carvings. A new uncial script was later discovered that was used for copying several religious texts, including the Holy Bible.
Spacing and margins, and color are very important considerations that every calligrapher needs to consider before producing the final product. Spacing of words and letters, and adequate margins are important to the balance of a layout. Generous margins add visual interest and make the text appear well balanced. It is therefore important for the designer to use his judgment well in determining the suitable margins. Color adds variety to a design by highlighting parts of a text or contributing to the mood one wishes to convey.
Calligraphy designs have influenced most major art styles in several parts of the world. Calligraphic arts create impression that has helped many interested individuals to develop necessary skills and eventually come up with their own styles. Designs where calligraphic styles require lettering also use these two techniques together.
Western calligraphic designs use Latin scripts. Since the discovery of the Latin alphabet in the second century, it has made tremendous developments including Roman imperial capitals that were made of stone carvings. A new uncial script was later discovered that was used for copying several religious texts, including the Holy Bible.
Spacing and margins, and color are very important considerations that every calligrapher needs to consider before producing the final product. Spacing of words and letters, and adequate margins are important to the balance of a layout. Generous margins add visual interest and make the text appear well balanced. It is therefore important for the designer to use his judgment well in determining the suitable margins. Color adds variety to a design by highlighting parts of a text or contributing to the mood one wishes to convey.
Calligraphy designs have influenced most major art styles in several parts of the world. Calligraphic arts create impression that has helped many interested individuals to develop necessary skills and eventually come up with their own styles. Designs where calligraphic styles require lettering also use these two techniques together.